Emmetsburg Care Center
Emmetsburg, Iowa
2405 21st Street, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536
Emmetsburg Care Center Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $39,530
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.61 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.33 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.48 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.01 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 4 to 2 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 46 certified beds · ~40 avg residents/day (86% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Emmetsburg Care Center is a 46-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Emmetsburg, Iowa. The center holds a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, consisting of a 2-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating. While the facility maintains a 4-star rating for quality measures, it is operated as a corporate-owned entity.
Location
2405 21st Street, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, Emmetsburg, IA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Emmetsburg Care Center?
- Emmetsburg Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did Emmetsburg Care Center score on health inspections?
- Emmetsburg Care Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Emmetsburg Care Center?
- Emmetsburg Care Center has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Emmetsburg Care Center have?
- Emmetsburg Care Center has 46 certified beds.
- Does Emmetsburg Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Emmetsburg Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Emmetsburg Care Center located?
- Emmetsburg Care Center is located at 2405 21st Street, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536, Emmetsburg, Iowa.
- How can I contact Emmetsburg Care Center?
- You can reach Emmetsburg Care Center by phone at +1 712-852-4266.
Nearby facilities
- Palo Alto County Hospital 1.4 mi
3201 First Street, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536
- Lakeside Lutheran Home 1.4 mi
301 North Lawler Street, Emmetsburg, IA, 50536
About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
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